Category: History

Few words in the vibrant English palette have a more fascinating backstory than “orange.” The term “orange” denotes more than just a common citrous fruit or a striking colour; it [...]

A little aircraft touched down on an airport in Darwin, Australia, in the wee hours of May 24, 1930, triggering an extraordinary event in aviation history. A pioneering feat in [...]

Today, we’re going to take a journey through time and explore the history of one of Brisbane’s most iconic landmarks: the Story Bridge. This stunning cantilever bridge not only connects [...]

On this day, 29th March 1974, Australia witnessed the official opening of one of the most iconic and recognizable architectural masterpieces in the world – the Sydney Opera House [1]. [...]

The Morris Motor Corporation, a significant player in the British automotive industry, unveiled the Morris Minor in 1948. This remarkable automobile quickly captured the hearts of the middle-class families in [...]

Robbie Coltrane was a talented actor who left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry. He was known for his distinctive voice and larger-than-life personality that made him one of [...]

Like so many other people across the world I was deeply saddened and shocked at the news of the passing of Angela Landsbury . Angela was an amazing actress who [...]

On this day 23rd September 1999, a monument to Sherlock Holmes was unveiled on Baker Street in London. This was a special day for fans of the great detective, as [...]

On this day in 1994, the first episode of the series “Friends” premiered! How many times did you watch this masterpiece? 🙂

On this day in 1955, the first copy of the Guinness Book of Records was published in Great Britain.